Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (centre) and the first lady join a photo session with other world leaders and their spouses at the 14th G20 Summit that opened in Osaka, Japan, on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất OSAKA – Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc was in the thick of the action at the 14th G20 Summit that opened in Osaka, Japan yesterday, with his activities including a discussion on trade with US President Donald Trump. Following a welcome ceremony in the morning, leaders of G20 members and guest countries had a discussion on the digital economy presided over by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The session adopted the Osaka statement on the digital economy, which stressed the huge potential and significance of the digital economy, and agreed to enhance international co-operation to develop the digital economy, optimise benefits brought about by the digital economy and emerging technologies, … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Phúc in the thick of things at G20 Summit
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Prime Minister’s trip to Canada enhances Vietnam’s position
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (middle, second row) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived in Hanoi on June 11, concluding his trip to Canada to attend the G7 Outreach Summit from June 8-10 and for a visit of Canada at the invitation of his Canadian counterpart Justine Trudeau. The trip has affirmed Vietnam’s proactive efforts and high sense of responsibility for addressing global challenges and created more impetus for the Vietnam-Canada bilateral comprehensive partnership. It was the second time the Vietnamese PM has attended an expanded G7 summit, with the first time in 2006. What is different this time is that Vietnam was invited to the summit as an independent nation, not as representative of an organisation or a group of regional countries, proving that Canada appreciates and wants to foster ties with Vietnam. It also demonstrated that G7 member states highly value Vietnam’s role, prestige and international stature. With topics … [Read more...] about Prime Minister’s trip to Canada enhances Vietnam’s position
Canada wants Pacific trade pact ratified fast amid Trump spat: minister
OTTAWA — Canada wants to speed up the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact to offset the adverse effects of the trade spat erupting with the United States, International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Monday. Champagne told lawmakers that ratifying the TPP, which was signed in March without the United States and would link Canada with 10 other nations on both sides of the Pacific, was a "top priority" for the government in Ottawa. The TPP would take effect 60 days after its ratification by six of the 11 countries involved -- Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. "We’re going to move quickly to introduce legislation before the house rises this summer," said Champagne. Trump has confirmed that the US would be imposing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and threatened a similar move against Canada’s automotive sector. He also refused to sign a joint statement … [Read more...] about Canada wants Pacific trade pact ratified fast amid Trump spat: minister
Canadian Prime Minister nominates acting chief electoral officer
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Photo: VNA)"I am pleased to announce the nomination of Stephane Perrault as Canada's new chief electoral officer," Prime Minister Trudeau said in a statement. "His experience leading the agency for the last year and a half and administering many by-elections across the country make Mr. Perrault an excellent choice to head Elections Canada." Mr. Perrault's nomination must be approved by the House of Commons and Senate. If approved, Mr. Perrault would become the seventh chief electoral officer in federal history. Mr. Perrault has been serving as acting chief electoral officer since December 2016, leading the agency through important transformation and modernization initiatives and overseeing 11 by-elections across the country. Born and raised in Montreal, Mr. Perrault's distinguished career with the Government of Canada spans more than two decades as both a senior executive and lawyer. He has been the acting chief electoral officer … [Read more...] about Canadian Prime Minister nominates acting chief electoral officer
New Zealand welcomes VN rambutan
Viet Nam are set to begin exporting rambutans to New Zealand after years of trade negotiations between the two countries.— Photo gocom.vn Viet Nam are set to begin exporting rambutans to New Zealand after seven years of trade negotiations between the two countries. The move comes after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and senior officials from the government of New Zealand in July of last year during Hue’s official working visit to the country. The information will be announced today in Ha Noi, and is expected to boost bilateral co-operation opportunities in the fruit growing sector, reports baodautu.vn. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s plant protection department, Viet Nam currently grows three varieties of rambutan. These are java, Thai and nhan rambutans. Nhan rambutans are smaller than other varieties and are considered to have the best taste among rambutan varieties. The fruit is mainly grown in the southern … [Read more...] about New Zealand welcomes VN rambutan